Burke_River_(New_South_Wales)

Burke River (New South Wales)

Burke River (New South Wales)

River in New South Wales, Australia

For other uses, see Burke River.

The Burke River, a watercourse[1] that is part of the Nepean River catchment, is located in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, Australia.

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The Burke River rises on the western slopes of Macquarie Pass, below Mount Murray, and flows generally to the north, before reaching its confluence with the Nepean River, as it is impounded by Lake Nepean. The river descends 312 metres (1,024 ft) over its 22-kilometre (14 mi) course.[2]

The river flows within the Water Supply Reserve of Greater Sydney.[2]

See also

References

  1. [1]
    "Burke River". Geographical Names Register (GNR) of NSW. Geographical Names Board of New South Wales. Retrieved 24 February 2013. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. [2]
    "Burke River, NSW". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Retrieved 24 February 2013.

34°27′S 150°35′E


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